Writing tool
Word Counter
Count words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time as you write.
Count text for real limits
Word and character limits show up in page summaries, social posts, essays, abstracts, product listings, forms, and editorial briefs. The counter updates as you type.
The tool counts words, total characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.
Useful checks
- Keep a meta description or short bio within a character limit.
- Estimate reading time for an article introduction or newsletter draft.
- Check paragraph count before submitting a short answer or abstract.
Best for
- Drafts that must fit a word or character limit.
- Bios, summaries, social posts, newsletters, and product copy.
- Quick reading-time checks before publishing.
Word count examples
- Check whether a 155-character page summary fits before publishing.
- Estimate reading time for an article introduction or email newsletter.
- Count characters without spaces when a form has a strict limit.
Related writing tools
Use the Markdown Preview for formatted drafts, the Case Converter for headings and labels, and the Lorem Ipsum Generator when you need placeholder text for layouts.
FAQ
How is reading time estimated?
The estimate uses 225 words per minute and rounds up to the next minute.
Does it support every language?
It uses a simple word-matching pattern that works best for space-separated text.
Is the text uploaded?
No. Counting happens in your browser.
Does it count characters without spaces?
Yes. The tool shows both total characters and characters with spaces removed.
Can I use it for meta descriptions?
Yes. It works well for short page summaries, bios, titles, and social snippets.